Overview
Be part of the game day spectacle at next year’s ReliaQuest Bowl. This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes your band to Tampa to perform in a thrilling mass band halftime show, march in the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in historic Ybor City, and compete in a field show competition for a chance to headline the Pre-Game Show. Ring in the New Year with a fireworks show at Busch Gardens®. Applications are now open for December 2025 through January 2026!
Already Included
Hotel accommodations
Performance in a college bowl game halftime show or national parade event
Exclusive awards ceremony
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Accident & medical insurance coverage under WorldStrides' industry-leading policy
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Scenes from Recent Tampa & ReliaQuest Bowl Programs
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.